One year later, no justice for victims of Chechnya’s gay purge
Activists say that a year after reports emerged of a deadly crackdown on gay men in Chechnya, no action has been taken against the perpetrators. At a press conference on 3 April in Moscow, the co-founder of the Russian LGBT Network, Igor Kochetkov, and Novaya Gazeta journalist Elena Milashina presented an update on the ‘gay […]
Opinion | Keep the rainbows, give us representation
Internationally, brands like Banana Republic and Tiffany & Co have successfully featured same sex couples and LGBTQ audiences in their advertising as part of an attempt to include gay audiences. And yet South Africa, famed for our diversity, continues to represent homosexuals either as clichés or stereotypes. Wouter Lombard, head of talent at M&C Saatchi […]
LGBTQ activist sets himself on fire in deadly protest
David Buckel, a prominent American LGBTQ and environmental attorney and activist, has died after setting himself on fire in New York. According to reports, his charred body was discovered by passersby in a park in Brooklyn. It appears he took his own life to protest the impact of fossil fuels on the environment. A note […]
Britney Spears honoured for her LGBTQ support (Watch)
Ricky Martin has presented pop icon Britney Spears with GLAAD’s Vanguard Award at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. The star was recognised on Thursday for making a significant difference in promoting equality and acceptance of LGBTQ people. Introducing Spears as “our ally”, Martin praised the singer for her support of the […]